1097: Sarah’s Latest Focus Group Almost Broke JVL’s Brain

1097: Sarah’s Latest Focus Group Almost Broke JVL’s Brain

July 14, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 1097

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The hosts discuss recent ICE killings, Trump's foreign policy, and internal Democratic politics while reflecting on a focus group.

The whole gang is back together, for the last time until August. Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss: - Two more killings by ICE officers. JVL asks whether we're getting numb to this. No one on this show is numb. - Trump's aborted plan to toll the Strait of Hormuz--and whether it was an act of war. - Sarah lets Todd Blanche (and Republican senators) have it. - After JVL's wifi goes bad, Tim and Sarah discuss Tim's interview with Pete Buttigieg, and why Tim is glad Josh Shapiro isn't wading into intra-Democratic turf wars. Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code THENEXTLEVEL at https://laundrysauce.com/THENEXTLEVEL #laundrysaucepod Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://Quince.com/THENEXTLEVEL for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

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